It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Dr. Michael Cox, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 4, 2019,
He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Cox; his five children, Matthew (Annette), Isla (Kam), Sarah (Michael), Adrian (Taylor), and Ben, and his seven grandchildren, Makaila, Alexander, Tatiana, Alice, Ben, Clare and Julia.
Michael had a unique way of leaving a lasting impression on those he met. His kindness, interest in others, and gentle spirit allowed him to connect with so many. He led a diverse personal and professional life, during which he practiced medicine throughout Canada and abroad.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
Donations, if desired, may be made to Our Place Society (www.ourplacesociety.com/donate) in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dr Cox a kind man well loved man. I am blessed to have know him. He always had kind things to say about everyone. I am so sad he did not have those years to enjoy retirement. Rest in peace Dr Cox
I was very saddened to hear the news of Dr Michael Cox’s passing. I met and worked with him,initially in Labour and Delivery, and latterly in the Mother and Babe Unit. A very caring and dedicated Obstetrician. As a fellow ex Pat, we had lots in common, including a strong affiliation for the county of Dorset UK, our age and reminiscences of those training hospitals, a love of Africa, and of course Obstetrics,(Myself, a formerly British trained midwife.)
My sincere condolences and prayers go to his family at this difficult time, and may they find comfort in knowing the difference his presence and work made in so many, many lives.
Michael, you always had a smile on your face when you would arrive on our unit, your kindness and interest in everyone around you shined so brightly. It always meant so much to me that you would check in on how I was doing and how my family was. I have many images of you meeting a new patient, shaking their hand, sitting down and really showing a vested interest in what they had to say, you always showed such compassion and understanding to your patients. My sincerest condolences to your family at this difficult time.
Dr. Cox will always have a very special corner in my heart. I knew him for over 20 years. I will miss the holding of the hand while telling an amazing maternity story, the passion with which he spoke about Uganda, the way he surprised me at times with his belief in women’s ability to birth… Even when I was tired and losing faith. He never just walked past you in the corridor, always made sure to engage and ask… And how are you?
My condolences to all family and friends. He will be missed.
I first met Dr Cox over a decade ago, when I was a student midwife. He was the first person at VGH to remember my name, and I was and remain so grateful to him for that- he always took the time to truly engage with people, whether colleagues, students, or clients. Michael was a wonderful teacher and storyteller, and we also bonded over a shared love of Victorian literature – I remember once leaving a copy of ‘Middlemarch’ in a delivery room; by the time I returned to retrieve it, he’d happily found it.
I ran into Michael just a few weeks ago outside the elevator bank on Mother Babe. As always, I was rewarded with a huge smile and a clasped-hand greeting. He reflected on how much he had loved his obstetrics work – and how hard it’d been to leave it. Michael was one of my first teachers, and I am grateful for that.
To the Cox Family
I worked briefly for Dr. Cox filling in as a MOA for my sister Lane MacLean. In that short time the true character of this man came through. He kindly and gently tolerated my inadequate attempts as I helped shore up the ship of his busy practice. Ever the gentleman, it was a pleasure to work for him.
Families are never complete with a husband, dad and grandpa. Sadly the huge void Michael has left can never be filled. Yet, he has bequeathed to you his family a wonderful legacy of kindness, compassion and caring. At this sad chapter of your life may you each draw strength from that legacy. Sincerely, Lois Robertson, Ladysmith,
Dr. Cox was always very kind to me and my pregnant clients when we got the chance to work with him.
My condolences.
Many condolences. As a family physician delivering babies I spent many a time with Michael. He was always gentle and caring and willing to help a colleague. He will be missed.
Michael and I were aging physician colleagues who shared patients and an interest in how to prepare for retirement. Hopefully he enjoyed his, although it was regrettably brief. He was a kind and gentle soul.
Cynthia my heart goes out to you and your family.I am so sorry for your loss of Michael. Even though there is distance between us I will be thinking of you during this time of sorrow.Sue